Leaseholder handbook

The Gateshead Housing Company manages just under 20,000 rented properties and is working to improve council housing in Gateshead.

In addition to this, the housing company also manages over 800 leasehold properties on behalf of Gateshead Council (“the Landlord”).

The company was set up as an ‘Arms-Length Management Organisation’ (ALMO), which means that it is fully owned by Gateshead Council , but operates independently.

Your lease agreement remains with Gateshead Council, however the housing company is responsible for enforcing this agreement and the provision of your housing management, repair and maintenance services.